New Zealand Glaciers

7 days/6 nights - Christchurch to Christchurch by Coach or Car

The wildest side of New Zealand, the West Coast has the power to touch your soul with its landscape of awesome mountains, icy glaciers, primal forest and fantastic coastal formations. Experience living remnants of the last Ice Age, see a stunning landscape carved by ice and if you’re feeling really adventurous, take a guided hike on the glacier!

Day 1: Arrive Christchurch
Welcome to Christchurch.

Day 2: Christchurch/ Aoraki/Mount Cook/ Queenstown
(369 miles) (optional meal plans begin today) Travel south across the Canterbury Plains to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, then on to Queenstown.

Day 3: Milford Sound Day Excursion
Travel with Great Sights to Milford Sound for an unforgettable Milford Sound Red Boat Cruise. Return to Queenstown.

Day 4: Queenstown
A free day to enjoy the many activities on offer.

Day 5: Queenstown, Franz Joseph
(251 miles) Today travel north, enjoying West Coast scenery through the Haast Pass and on to Franz Josef.

Day 6: Franz Joseph Village
Today is at leisure to explore glacier country.

Day 7: Franz Josef/Tranzalpine Train/ Christchurch
(249 miles) Today travel to Greymouth and board the scenic TranzAlpine train (Seat-in-Coach only) for a journey famous for its spectacular mountain scenery as it traverses the Southern Alps. Travel across the Canterbury Plains to Christchurch.

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Day 5: Queenstown, Wanaka
(73 miles) Travel to Wanaka through the Kawarau Gorge. A must-see is the Wanaka War Birds Museum.

Day 6: Wanaka, Franz Joseph
(178 miles) Travel north today past Lake Hawea. Enjoy the rugged West Coast scenery through the Haast Pass and continue on to Franz Josef.

Day 7: Franz Joseph, Christchurch
(249 miles) Resume the tour today, traveling to Greymouth to board the scenic TranzAlpine train (Seat-in-Coach only) to arrive in Christchurch.